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Opposition party, Greta Thunberg express support for closed independent radio station Açık Radyo

Opposition party, Greta Thunberg express support for closed independent radio station Açık Radyo

Açık Radyo was forced to cease broadcasting on Oct 16 after its license was revoked following a guest's mention of the Armenian genocide during a program.

28 October 2024

CHP leader visits Demirtaş in prison amid renewed peace process talk

CHP leader visits Demirtaş in prison amid renewed peace process talk

Özgür Özel will embark on a visit to the country’s Kurdish-populated region.

21 October 2024

Mahmoud Abbas invites Turkey’s main opposition leader to Palestine

Mahmoud Abbas invites Turkey’s main opposition leader to Palestine

The Palestinian president has recently visited Turkey but was ot able to meet Özgür Özel, who was suffering from a broken leg.

Turkey's opposition-held cities will resist stray dog massacre law

Turkey's opposition-held cities will resist stray dog massacre law

Main opposition CHP and pro-Kurdish DEM Party, which control local administrations in more than half of Turkey's provinces, declare resistance against the newly enacted law.

Survey: Erdoğan, Bahçeli most ‘disapproved’ politicians in Turkey

Survey: Erdoğan, Bahçeli most ‘disapproved’ politicians in Turkey

Mayors of Ankara and İstanbul, both members of the main opposition CHP, are the most favored leaders according to the survey.

Political leaders mark 8th anniversary of failed coup

Political leaders mark 8th anniversary of failed coup

President Erdoğan hailed the public resistance to the attempt while saying "we will never forgive those who call 15 July a staged event or a sham fight."

Özgür Özel elected the Vice President of the Socialist International

Özgür Özel elected the Vice President of the Socialist International

CHP leader Özgür Özel stated, "Especially considering the tragedy unfolding in Palestine, the voices of social democrats in Europe and around the world need to be louder."

26 February 2024

CHP leader calls Erdoğan to 'do the necessary regarding former Interior Minister Soylu'

CHP leader calls Erdoğan to 'do the necessary regarding former Interior Minister Soylu'

CHP leader Özgür Özel targeted President Erdoğan through former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu in his party's group meeting, stating, "Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; before the disgraceful revelations about entertainment centers in Ankara and orphaned children come to light, either you do what is necessary regarding Süleyman Soylu or you are directly responsible for this scandal."

23 January 2024

CHP leader Özel invites all opposition to a Constitutional Rally in Ankara

CHP leader Özel invites all opposition to a Constitutional Rally in Ankara

Özgür Özel stated, "Not implementing Constitutional Court decisions, attempting to suspend the Constitution in practice, is an attempt to overthrow the constitutional order."

Funerals of deceased soldiers turn into a subject of political debate

Funerals of deceased soldiers turn into a subject of political debate

The leader of the main opposition party, Özgür Özel, responded to President Erdoğan and asked "Since when has attending a martyr's funeral become a show of strength?"

26 December 2023

CHP's Özel addresses Erdoğan critisizing Minister of Education's statement

CHP's Özel addresses Erdoğan critisizing Minister of Education's statement

CHP Chairperson Özgür Özel expressed his reaction to Education Minister Yusuf Tekin, who stated from the parliamentary podium that protocols are made and will continue to be made with religious sects and communities.

19 December 2023

CHP's Özer and HEDEP's Buldan attend the concert of Kurdish soprano Pervin Chakar

"I DO NOT INTEND TO SEEK PERMISSION TO PERFORM IN MY MOTHER TONGUE"

CHP's Özer and HEDEP's Buldan attend the concert of Kurdish soprano Pervin Chakar

Following the attendance of CHP Chairperson Özel and HEDEP Van Deputy Buldan at the concert of Kurdish soprano Pervin Chakar, there were reactions containing hate speech. Özel, Buldan, and CHP Diyarbakır Deputy Tanrıkulu, who also attended the concert, expressed their reactions. Chakar wrote on social media, "Singing in my mother tongue is my greatest right."

20 November 2023

Survey: How new CHP leadership changed voters’ opinions

Survey: How new CHP leadership changed voters’ opinions

About 40 percent of the voters expect Özgür Özel, the new leader, to bring success to the party.

16 November 2023

Minister of Justice responds to CHP leader's call to 'resist'

Minister of Justice responds to CHP leader's call to 'resist'

"Calling for street movements using court decisions serves no one. In a state of law, problems are not solved on the streets but through mechanisms prescribed within the legal framework," said Minister Tunç.

9 November 2023

Who is Özgür Özel, the new leader of Turkey’s main opposition party?

Who is Özgür Özel, the new leader of Turkey’s main opposition party?

At the congress on Saturday, Özel, 49, managed to unseat the CHP’s long-standing leader, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

6 November 2023

Özel who announced candidacy for CHP leadership visits Silivri Prison

Özel who announced candidacy for CHP leadership visits Silivri Prison

Visiting the Gezi prisoners and journalist Yanardağ in Silivri Prison, Özgür Özel said, "Every minute they are held inside is being inscribed with dark marks on our annals of law."

21 September 2023

Özgür Özel of CHP exposes 'troll army of Interior Minister Soylu'

Özgür Özel of CHP exposes 'troll army of Interior Minister Soylu'

CHP Group Deputy Chairman: "Gendarmerie and Security General Directorate tweets responding to CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu were posted by the person managing the troll army. Minister Soylu has a troll army of eight thousand."

13 January 2023

Kavala: If they had had a rope in their hands, they would have hanged me

Kavala: If they had had a rope in their hands, they would have hanged me

CHP MPs including Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel visited the convicts of Gezi Trial, Osman Kavala, Can Atalay, Tayfun Kahraman and Hakan Altınay in Silivri Prison.

'I would be ashamed of CoE sanctions against Turkey,' says Osman Kavala

AHEAD OF TODAY’S HEARING

'I would be ashamed of CoE sanctions against Turkey,' says Osman Kavala

Ahead of his hearing today, on January 17, main opposition CHP Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel met jailed businessperson Osman Kavala in Silivri Prison and shared his message with the public.

17 January 2022

Brawl in Turkey's Parliament: Minister Soylu walks up to main opposition CHP’s Özel

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Brawl in Turkey's Parliament: Minister Soylu walks up to main opposition CHP’s Özel

Walking up to CHP Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel, Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu took the floor afterwards and said that he would file a lawsuit against Özel: “Don’t worry, what is coming is coming.”

9 December 2021

‘Turkey’s Economic Reform Package is a declaration of bankruptcy’

MAIN OPPOSITION CHP

‘Turkey’s Economic Reform Package is a declaration of bankruptcy’

CHP Vice Chair and Spokesperson Faik Öztrak has said that the recently unveiled Economic Reform Package pledges nothing for workers, unemployed people, farmers, pensioners and shop owners.

Main opposition MP to pay damages to Minister of Defense for 'insult'

Main opposition MP to pay damages to Minister of Defense for 'insult'

President Erdoğan had said that MP Özel should be sued and pay compensation for his remarks against the minister.

3 December 2020

Opposition MP: Government to pass new 'dirty money' law out of despair

Opposition MP: Government to pass new 'dirty money' law out of despair

Six "dirty money" laws were enacted in 12 years to compensate for the loss of foreign investment, CHP deputy Özgür Özel has noted.

19 October 2020

217 investigations launched against 95 CHP MPs, says Group Deputy Chair Özel

217 investigations launched against 95 CHP MPs, says Group Deputy Chair Özel

Main opposition CHP Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel has announced that 217 investigations have been launched against 95 CHP MPs and the summaries of proceedings have been sent to the Parliament to strip them of their legislative immunity.

Daily Evrensel to Submit Defense Statement for Reporting Opposition MP's Remarks

Daily Evrensel to Submit Defense Statement for Reporting Opposition MP's Remarks

The newspaper had reported MP Özel's remarks where he criticized the Presidency Communications Director for constructing small buildings that were demolished by İstanbul Municipality.

Investigation Against Main Opposition CHP’s Özgür Özel, Engin Özkoç

Investigation Against Main Opposition CHP’s Özgür Özel, Engin Özkoç

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against main opposition CHP Group Deputy Chairs Özgür Özel and Engin Özkoç over their statements about the estate rented by Presidential Communications Director Altun.

CHP Submits Bill of Law for Reinstatement of Academics for Peace

CHP Submits Bill of Law for Reinstatement of Academics for Peace

CHP Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel has announced that after the Constitutional Court has given a ruling of right violation for Academics for Peace, they have submitted a bill of law for the reinstatement of 406 academics.

11 September 2019

First Reaction by CHP Against ‘Judicial Reform’: Separation of Powers Trampled Upon

First Reaction by CHP Against ‘Judicial Reform’: Separation of Powers Trampled Upon

Main opposition CHP’s Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel has spoken about the “Judicial Reform Strategy” announced by President Erdoğan: “It is one of those days when separation of powers is trampled upon and one-man rule is confirmed.”

Geothermal Plant Operations Halted in Manisa

Geothermal Plant Operations Halted in Manisa

In Hacıbektaşlı village of the Manisa province, construction of a geothermal energy plant has been halted after the efforts of the villagers and CHP MP Özgür Özel. The construction was underway despite an ongoing legal process.

Minister of Defense Akar Files Criminal Complaint Against CHP Group Deputy Chair Özel

Minister of Defense Akar Files Criminal Complaint Against CHP Group Deputy Chair Özel

Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar has filed a criminal complaint against CHP Group Deputy Chairperson and CHP MP Özgür Özel on the ground that Özel insulted him. He has also suited for non-pecuniary damages of 500 thousand Turkish Lira.

26 December 2018

From Özel to Erdoğan: We Said Before 'Separation of Powers Will Disappear'

From Özel to Erdoğan: We Said Before 'Separation of Powers Will Disappear'

CHP Group Deputy Chair Özel has responded to Erdoğan, who said “We have to give them the necessary lesson at the judiciary." Özel has said, “When this regime change was happening, we said that separation of powers will disappear.”

25 December 2018

CHP’s Özel: First Person Discharged over FETÖ is Minister Soylu

CHP’s Özel: First Person Discharged over FETÖ is Minister Soylu

CHP Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel has raised a claim about Minister of Interior Soylu: “The first person who was discharged over FETÖ is Süleyman Soylu”.

13 December 2017